Why is football-crazy Bangladesh so far behind in world football?
Why is football-crazy Bangladesh so far behind in world football?

Bangladesh is currently swept up in a wave of football frenzy. Late-night viewings of World Cup football matches have become a nationwide festival. The entire country seems divided into two factions: Argentina and Brazil. Of course, supporters of other teams are not few in number either. There are...

Title slips away
Title slips away

Bangladesh arrived at the Fatorda Stadium as two-time defending champions, but left as runners-up as their grip on South Asian womens football was emphatically broken. An Indian side that proved sharper, more clinical, and ultimately more composed under pressure claimed a 3-1 victory on...

Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup
Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup

Irans World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, according to a White House official, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between ⁠the two countries, Al Jazeera reported. Irans ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, said...

Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister
Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister

Irans football team is preparing for the World Cup, but a final decision on its participation in the tournament will be taken by the government, the countrys sport minister says, reports Al Jazeera. If the safety of the national teams players in the United States is ensured, we will travel to...

Bangladesh face Vietnam in crucial match Tuesday
Bangladesh face Vietnam in crucial match Tuesday

Bangladesh U-20 womens national team face Vietnam in their crucial third group stage fixture of the AFC U-20 Womens Asian Cup scheduled to be held at Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, reports BSS. The match kicks off at 7 pm Bangladesh time. Following the two previous...